Thoughts from a Starfish

How Starting a Nonprofit Changed My Life

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We share the journey of creating a non-profit and the day-to-day operations of directing an international development organization. If you're a social entrepreneur, an international traveler, a social justice and service enthusiast, or passionate about non-profits, then this podcast is for you. Share your experience: www.thestarfishchange.org

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#14 - Now what?

May 2, 201737:50

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In this episode, Starfish co-founder Beth Awalt and friend of Starfish Jane Lorenzi chat about how to be involved in service and justice opportunities in your community, with Starfish, and in the world -- and why all of this is so important.

#13 - Marketing, marketing, marketing!

Apr 25, 201754:12

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In this episode, Starfish co-founder Beth Awalt and friend of Starfish Dr. Allison Poss of Girls With Ideas discuss marketing - specifically how to connect marketing to your business skills, the GOAT method (Goals, Objectives, Actions, and Tasks), the Agile method of management, and how to provide value to your social media posts -- among much, much more.

Marketing courses and resources:

Small Business Development Centers - here is a link to find an office near you. You can meet with them to get free marketing advice and talk to experts about any subject.

They make great gifts for teachers, as they are bilingual in Spanish and English, as well as for folks who have lived abroad or have volunteered long-term!

#9 - How to create a balance in your work-life fitness

Apr 4, 201757:39

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In this episode, Starfish co-founder Beth Awalt and friend of Starfish MaryBeth Hyland of SparkVision discuss some amazing resources for creating work-life balance. MaryBeth defines the term work-life fitness, and she shares real-life examples of ways to take time for yourself, how to bounce back from working too much, resources for managing schedules, and how to ensure you can balance what drains you with things that fill you up. Thanks, MaryBeth!

#8 - Fundraising: better said, relationship-building.

Mar 29, 201736:32

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In this episode, Starfish co-founder Beth Awalt and friend of Starfish Megan Glynn discuss some amazing tips for fundraising, Board and volunteer engagement, friend-raising, and building relationships. You'll learn how to build a road map for potential donors, how to create an action plan for your Board or other volunteers, and what a diverse funding model looks like, among other tips and tricks of the trade.

They make great gifts for teachers, as they are bilingual in Spanish and English, as well as for folks who have lived abroad or have volunteered long-term!

#3 - Why help abroad vs. in the U.S.?

Feb 14, 201728:57

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In this episode, Starfish co-founder Beth Awalt and friend of Starfish Dylan Waugh discuss why their organizations help in Ecuador and Nicaragua, respectively, and the challenges and joys that come with service abroad. Dylan is the founder of VISEDAL partnership, which you can learn more about here: http://www.visedal.org/

#2 - Mirka, a Scholar Story

Feb 7, 201701:56

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In Starfish's first book, When You Wish Upon a Starfish, Mirka tells her story about her dreams to become a doctor -- and what else accompanies and motivates that dream.

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